Summary
A relaxing session in nature where you slow down, clear your head and recharge.
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Does it feel like your mind is always switched on? Exams, deadlines, social pressure and screen time can take up a lot of mental energy. What if, for a moment, you didn’t have to achieve anything – and could simply be?
Give yourself a break in nature. Come on your own or bring a friend, sign up and experience it for yourself.
Dates & registration
What can this session do for you?
This session can help you to:
- Slow down and give your mind a break
- Feel more focused and clear-headed
- Let go of stress and restlessness
- Feel more connected to yourself and your surroundings
- Discover how you can use nature as a way to recharge in everyday life
Many students report that after the session, they think more calmly, sleep better, and feel more grounded.
Who is this session for?
For students who:
- Spend a lot of time in their heads
- Find it difficult to really relax
- Feel pressure from their studies, social expectations or a busy schedule
- Are curious about how nature can support their health and wellbeing
- Want to switch off and recharge for a while
You don’t need any experience with meditation, mindfulness or nature-based activities. You don't need to know or prepare anything. Everyone is welcome – tip: bring a friend!
About Nature Health Recharge
Nature Health Recharge is based on forest bathing (shinrin-yoku), a Japanese practice that involves spending time in nature and paying attention to what you see, hear, smell and feel.
We walk at a relaxed pace and spend part of the session in silence. Along the way, you’ll do simple exercises to help you slow down and experience your surroundings in a different way.
There is also space to share your experiences with the group, but you don’t have to. You decide what feels comfortable for you.
We end the session together with a simple tea ceremony: a quiet moment to reflect on your experience before continuing with your day. We therefore ask you to take part in the full session, including the closing activity.
Practical information
| Group size | max. 20 participants |
| Duration | Approximately 1,5 hours |
| Language | English, unless all participants speak Dutch |
| Location | On or around WUR campus (details will follow) |
| Costs | Free of charge, offered by Student Training & Workshops |
| Weather | The session will go ahead if it rains. Rain can actually enhance the sensory experience. We only cancel in extreme weather conditions. |
| Clothing advice | Wear comfortable layered clothing and sturdy shoes. It is often pleasant to bring an extra warm layer (more than you think you might need). A rain jacket can also be useful. |
About the facilitators
This session is guided by certified forest bathing guides from the Dutch Forest Bathing Association ( Bosbadgidsen Vereniging Nederland).
We are trained in forest therapy and work according to international guidelines. Our motivation is to help people slow down in a world that is constantly speeding up. We create a safe, accessible and non-judgemental space where you can explore the experience in your own way.
Questions & Support
Do you have any questions about the different training courses that WUR offers to students? Feel free to contact us!
Please note that Student Training & Workshops was formerly known as Student Training & Support.